Boris Johnson says he will continue to put pressure on the energy sector to "work on ways" to mitigate the cost of living crisis, but new government Support has not been announced after the crunch talk.
Resisting pressure to take imminent action, the resigning Prime Minister undertook a meeting with the power sector in Downing Street to announce that his successor inNo 10 would "
The Ministry of Finance said Prime Minister Nadim Zahawi and his energy sector bosses will be working "closely" over the next few weeks. and agreed to ensure vulnerable customers were faced and supported. of rising costs.
In a warning to businesses, and in a report on the tougher windfall tax, he also assessed the government's "appropriate and proportionate" measures in the face of exorbitant gains. stressed to continue.
But experts warn that energy bills this winter could exceed his £4,000, prompting urgent government intervention before the Tory leadership election is settled. Thursday's meeting was held after repeated appeals to seek.
Former Labor Prime Minister Gordon Brown said ministers should lower energy price caps and temporarily renationalize energy companies .
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister, also accused the government of "inaction" on the issue and argued that higher energy price caps should not go ahead.
After the round table discussion in Downing Street, Mr Johnson said:
"We know this winter will be a difficult one for people across the UK, so we are doing everything we can to support them and will continue to do so. You must.”
He added: "Following today's meeting, we will continue to urge the power sector to continue to work on ways to reduce the cost of living and invest more quickly in the UK's energy security."
Mr Zahawi said:
"In the spirit of national solidarity, they have agreed to work with us to do more to help those most in need."
